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What to do in Ouro Preto

The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: Church of St Francis of Assisi · Praça Tiradentes · Inconfidência Museum. (Updated Dec 21, 2024.)

Aleijadinho's Baroque, steep streets and gold mines: Ouro Preto's must-sees.

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    Church of St Francis of Assisi

    Masterpiece by Aleijadinho and Mestre Ataíde.

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    Praça Tiradentes

    The town centre, between the museum and the old governor's palace.

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    Inconfidência Museum

    The history of the Minas Conspiracy and the conspirators' tomb.

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    Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar

    One of Brazil's most gold-laden churches.

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    Mina du Veloso

    Old gold mine you can visit in town.

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    Passagem Mine

    Trolley ride down one of the largest gold mines, near Mariana.

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    Church of Our Lady of the Rosary

    Built by Black brotherhoods, with a curved plan.

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    Church of Our Lady of Carmel

    Aleijadinho façade beside the square.

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    Church of Santa Efigênia

    On the hilltop, with views over town.

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    Oratory Museum

    Collection of oratories next to the Carmo church.

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    Soapstone fair at Largo de Coimbra

    Soapstone crafts in front of St Francis.

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    Mariana

    The first capital of Minas, 12 km away.

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